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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 474.36, 655.20 and 343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 474.36, 655.20 and 343.14 is: 473.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    474.36 : 655.20 = 343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    474.36/655.20 = 343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    474.36x = 655.20 × 343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    474.36x = 224,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,825.33/474.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.96

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